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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.66, 70 and 19.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.66, 70 and 19.62 is: 29.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.66 : 70 = 19.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.66/70 = 19.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.66x = 70 × 19.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.66x = 1,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.40/46.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.43

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